Taunton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Taunton
With a population of 60’433, Taunton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.
Where to Eat in Taunton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Duende (4 High Street Wiveliscombe) and Brazz (Castle Bow) are great picks.
When to visit Taunton
How to Get to Taunton
Plane
Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 38 km from Taunton.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Taunton to London takes 2h 07m and costs around RM 425 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about RM 191 for a 2h 43m trip. The train station in Taunton is called Taunton, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 214 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Taunton takes 314 km and will cost you around RM 286. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 76 for a journey of 402 km. The most popular bus station is Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Taunton. Taunton Flook House is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Hiring a car in Taunton
Expect to pay RM 8.84 per litre in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 106.01 and RM 141.34. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.